Ridge Farm, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ridge Farm
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The Carnegie library in Ridge Farm
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Location of Ridge Farm in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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 Ridge Farm, Illinois
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Elwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 940 |
| • Density | 257.53/sq mi (99.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61870
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-63862 |
| GNIS ID | 2399071 |
Ridge Farm is a small village located in Elwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of the larger Danville, Illinois area. In 2020, about 940 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Ridge Farm's History
Ridge Farm got its name from a farm owned by Abraham Smith. This farm was special because it sat on a ridge of land that ran from east to west through the area. The village's post office first opened its doors on May 17, 1841.
Where is Ridge Farm?
Ridge Farm is located at 39°53′49″N 87°39′9″W / 39.89694°N 87.65250°W. It covers an area of about 3.06 square miles (7.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1890 | 757 | 219.4% | |
| 1900 | 933 | 23.2% | |
| 1910 | 967 | 3.6% | |
| 1920 | 851 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 888 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 890 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 905 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 894 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,015 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,096 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 939 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 912 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 882 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 787 | −10.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 912 people living in Ridge Farm. These people lived in 365 households, and 258 of these were families. The village had about 291.6 people per square mile.
The people living in Ridge Farm were mostly White (99.56%). A very small number were Pacific Islander or from two or more races. About 0.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.3% were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Famous People from Ridge Farm
- Bonner Fellers was a U.S. Army officer. He played an important role during World War II as a military helper and director of psychological warfare.
Images for kids
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The Carnegie library in Ridge Farm
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Location of Ridge Farm in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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Aerial view looking to the east, 2016
See also
In Spanish: Ridge Farm (Illinois) para niños
